named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Project Shaw
Monthly script-in-hand readings of plays by George Bernard Shaw and other playwrights whose works align with Shaw’s humanitarian and social justice themes. These events feature professional actors and serve as fundraisers for GTG’s full productions.
Speakers’ Corner
A new play development program that brings together four playwrights annually to explore a Shaw play and create original works inspired by its themes. The program includes workshops, readings, and public presentations, with the goal of developing plays for future GTG production.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 4 activities
- Develops new plays through Speakers’ Corner programRuns an annual new play development initiative that brings together four to ten writers to explore a specific George Bernard Shaw play and create original works in response. The program includes bi-monthly meetings, mentorship from the GTG Director of New Plays, AEA-approved 29-hour workshops, and public readings of new plays at 520 8th Avenue, with recent presentations in December 2023.
- Hosts monthly Project Shaw reading seriesConducts monthly script-in-hand readings of plays by George Bernard Shaw and related works that reflect his advocacy for human rights, freedom of speech, and humanitarian ideals. The series has been ongoing since 2006 and includes all 65 of Shaw’s plays, many of which had never been performed in the United States.
- Offers acting and playwriting instruction through capacity-building programsProvides training in acting and playwriting, including "Acting Shaw" classes offered through GTG and at SUNY Stony Brook, as well as workshops and mentorship opportunities focused on bridging performance styles and developing new theatrical works.
- Produces off-Broadway theatrical productions and festivalsProduces full off-Broadway theatrical productions annually, including the Shaw New York festival and special events that explore George Bernard Shaw’s socio-political ideas and promote humanitarian ideals such as equality and individual responsibility. These productions are supported by fundraising through script-in-hand performances.
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Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Archives and preserves theatrical productionsFilmed and archived all of its productions at the New York Public Library for Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, ensuring long-term preservation and accessibility of its artistic output.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Delivers education and enrichment programs for students and academic institutionsProvides educational programming for learners of all ages, including a six-week curriculum on Pygmalion at Broome Street Academy, co-created courses with SUNY Stony Brook, partnerships with Regis High School and De La Salle Academy, and past collaborations with Baruch College and Lighthouse International. Programs use Shaw’s plays to teach ethics, humanities, theatre as activism, and performance skills.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organizes symposia and discussion groups on Shaw and humanitarian themesHosts monthly discussion groups and annual symposia that explore themes from the Project Shaw readings and broader humanitarian topics, including freedom of thought, equality, and social progress. The annual symposium convenes international scholars, directors, and actors, while the Critics’ Symposium engages leading theatre critics in dialogue about arts journalism trends.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Presents annual concert featuring composers associated with ShawProduces an annual concert showcasing music by composers supported by George Bernard Shaw, such as Wagner, Elgar, and Brahms, and includes at least one newly commissioned work by a young composer.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$453K
Contributions & grants$375K83%
Program service revenue$68K15%
Investment income$9K2%
Other revenue$300
expenses
Total expenses$586K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$300K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$98K
Cash$22K
Investments$17K
Liabilities$41K
Net assets$57K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +30.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Staller | Artistic Dir. | 40 | $57K |
board members · 10
- David Revere McFadden — Board member
- Ethan E Litwin — Board member
- Fareeda Ahmed — Secretary
- James Fenniman — Board member
- Kathleen Masterson — Board member
- Maggie Buchwald — Board member
- Mary Henninger — Board member
- Pamela Singleton — Board Chair
- Richard Terrano — Treasurer
- Richard Weinberg — Vice Chair
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Baruch College Partner — Partnered from 2006 to 2009 on a course in English Literature for Business majors centered on Shaw’s plays.
- Broome Street Academy Partner — Partnered to teach a six-week curriculum on Shaw's Pygmalion, including student play creation and professional actor workshops.
- David Cote Partner — Playwright commissioned through the Press Cuttings program; his play Otherland received multiple workshops and readings by Gingold Theatrical Group, most recently in 2017.
- David Staller Partner — Founder of Gingold Theatrical Group and central figure in its programming and mission.
- De La Salle Academy Partner — Developing a partnership to explore theatre as an engine of positive social change.
- Hyde Park Partner — Program named after and conceptually linked to the historical Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park, London, where George Bernard Shaw spoke.
- Jeremy McCarter Partner — Playwright commissioned through the Press Cuttings program; his new play was workshopped by Gingold Theatrical Group in 2012.
- Lighthouse International Partner — Partnered for three years on a program for blind and visually impaired teens using Shaw’s works for interpretive debate and personal reflection.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting Project Shaw in partnership with the City Council
- New York Library for Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Partner — Archives filmed recordings of all Gingold Theatrical Group productions.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Primary funder supporting the Speakers’ Corner 2023 program
- Regis High School Partner — Partners with faculty to teach a course on Theatre as Activism.
- Robert Simonson Partner — Playwright commissioned through the Press Cuttings program; his play was workshopped by Gingold Theatrical Group in 2008.
- SUNY Stony Brook Partner — Academic partner where GTG staff teach Acting Shaw classes.
- SUNY Stony Brook Partner — Collaborated to create a course on Ethics and Humanities through Shaw’s plays offered via the English Department.
- Speakers’ Corner writers’ group Partner — Collaborates with the Speakers’ Corner writers’ group to develop and present new theatrical works.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Artistic and Intellectual Engagement to Deepen Social Impactmethodology: integrated-theater-and-dialogueBy combining theatrical performances with symposia, discussion groups, festivals, and cohort-based play development, the organization strengthens audience and participant engagement, because sustained, multi-format interaction with Shaw’s ideas reinforces critical thought and inspires long-term commitment to free speech and human rights.
- Theatre as a Vehicle for Humanitarian Education and Human Rights Advocacymethodology: theatre-for-humanitarian-educationBy using theatre and theatre-related programming inspired by George Bernard Shaw, the organization advances humanitarian ideals and promotes human rights, because exposure to Shaw’s works fosters critical thinking, rational discourse, and a deeper commitment to liberty and social justice.